Emily Markey EDC 102 H Early Influence 28 September 2011
Throughout one’s life there are influences that affect their academic development. The earlier inspirations tend to have more of an impact on a person’s life because they are more impressionable. When I was entering third grade, I moved from Richmond, Rhode Island to Coventry, Rhode Island.
I spent one year at Tiogue Elementary School before we returned to Richmond. My parents moved because they did not want my brother to go to Chariho Middle School and heard that Coventry had a good education system. While living in Coventry, I realized just how unsettling it is to move from a school where you have known all of your classmates since kindergarten to a school where you do not know anyone. Thankfully, I met a friend who helped me through one of the most confusing school years that I ever experienced.
Although I made several friends at Tiogue, one friend in particular stood out. Jenna Russell was in my class and we used to talk during school. Before I knew it, we were best friends. I would go over her house every day, and we were inseparable in school. I did not always understand why people acted a certain way in Coventry because it was very different than Richmond. In Coventry, people seemed to care less about you than in Richmond and my classmates were tougher than I was used to. They played rougher on the playground and would give mean looks in the hallways. When I would have a difficult time connecting with other classmates, I could always count on Jenna to still be my best friend.
Eventually, we decided that we missed Chariho too much and moved back to a house approximately three minutes away from where we lived before. It was difficult to say goodbye to Jenna who had befriended me when I needed her most. I promised her that we would stay in touch and still visit one another, although we never did. My old friends were delighted to have me back and I was thrilled to see them again as well.
My brother attended Chariho Middle School and I was able to spend fourth grade at my old school, Richmond Elementary School. Eventually, I would continue on to the middle school and my parents would realize that the school was actually a nice place. I enjoyed having my new teachers and was still so happy to be back with my friends.
Moving to Coventry made me appreciate just how great Chariho is. My teachers cared about me here and I felt more inspired to produce great work. My peers were friendlier for the most part and I was more comfortable being in school. I still miss Jenna Russell though, the friend who had really helped me to survive my year away. Writing this essay inspired me to try and renew contact with her. Last night I found her on Facebook and sent her a message asking if she remembered me. Hopefully, I can tell her how much she meant to me and we can become friends again.
EDC 102 H
Early Influence
28 September 2011
Throughout one’s life there are influences that affect their academic development. The earlier inspirations tend to have more of an impact on a person’s life because they are more impressionable. When I was entering third grade, I moved from Richmond, Rhode Island to Coventry, Rhode Island.
I spent one year at Tiogue Elementary School before we returned to Richmond. My parents moved because they did not want my brother to go to Chariho Middle School and heard that Coventry had a good education system. While living in Coventry, I realized just how unsettling it is to move from a school where you have known all of your classmates since kindergarten to a school where you do not know anyone. Thankfully, I met a friend who helped me through one of the most confusing school years that I ever experienced.
Although I made several friends at Tiogue, one friend in particular stood out. Jenna Russell was in my class and we used to talk during school. Before I knew it, we were best friends. I would go over her house every day, and we were inseparable in school. I did not always understand why people acted a certain way in Coventry because it was very different than Richmond. In Coventry, people seemed to care less about you than in Richmond and my classmates were tougher than I was used to. They played rougher on the playground and would give mean looks in the hallways. When I would have a difficult time connecting with other classmates, I could always count on Jenna to still be my best friend.
Eventually, we decided that we missed Chariho too much and moved back to a house approximately three minutes away from where we lived before. It was difficult to say goodbye to Jenna who had befriended me when I needed her most. I promised her that we would stay in touch and still visit one another, although we never did. My old friends were delighted to have me back and I was thrilled to see them again as well.
My brother attended Chariho Middle School and I was able to spend fourth grade at my old school, Richmond Elementary School. Eventually, I would continue on to the middle school and my parents would realize that the school was actually a nice place. I enjoyed having my new teachers and was still so happy to be back with my friends.
Moving to Coventry made me appreciate just how great Chariho is. My teachers cared about me here and I felt more inspired to produce great work. My peers were friendlier for the most part and I was more comfortable being in school. I still miss Jenna Russell though, the friend who had really helped me to survive my year away. Writing this essay inspired me to try and renew contact with her. Last night I found her on Facebook and sent her a message asking if she remembered me. Hopefully, I can tell her how much she meant to me and we can become friends again.